Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor with a laurel wreath; personification: Securitas seated with a scepter. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS IIII. Reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a scepter in his right hand and supporting his head with his left hand, in SC. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 28.5 mm; weight 26.80 g; axis 0°.
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Sestertius, Antoninus Pius (86–161; Roman emperor 138–161), issuer: Antoninus Pius; iconography: head of the emperor with a laurel wreath; personification: Securitas seated with a scepter. Obverse: head of Antoninus Pius with a laurel wreath facing right, legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS IIII. Reverse: Securitas seated on a throne facing left, holding a scepter in his right hand and supporting his head with his left hand, in SC. Date: 145–161. Roman Empire, Rome. Coin. Diameter 28.5 mm; weight 26.80 g; axis 0°.

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Sestertius Antoninus Pius 86–161 Roman emperor 138–161 issuer iconography head laurel wreath personification Securitas seated scepter Obverse facing right legend ANTONINVS AVG PI - VS PP TR P COS IIII Reverse throne left holding right hand supporting left hand Sc Date 145–161 Roman Empire Rome Coin Diameter 28.5 mm weight 26.80 g axis 0° round weathered metal object uneven surface irregular edge showing patina brown dark brown black green hints reddish tones surface displays textured patches spots darker discoloration areas greenish corrosion subtle raised indented areas across face.

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